Hanuman Jayanti 2026 on April 2: What should you do on Lord Hanuman's birth anniversary? Check puja timings, fasting rules, vidhi and mantras

Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman and it is being celebrated today, April 2, 2026 across the country with great enthusiasm and fervour. Born to Mata Anjana and the Monkey King Kesari, Lord Hanuman is considered the greatest devotee of Lord Ram and Sita. On Hanuman Jayanti, devotees pray to him and seek strength and peace in their lives and also recite Hanuman Chalisa and Sundar Kand.

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Hanuman Jayanti kab hai?

Hanuman Jayanti is a major Hindu festival, which is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and this year, it is being celebrated on April 2, 2026. Lord Hanuman was born on Purnima tithi (15th day) of shukla paksha in the month of Chaitra.


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According to Drik Panchang, the festival falls on the full moon day of the Chaitra month, and this year, it will be celebrated on April 2, 2026. The auspicious time for the puja will begin at 7.06 am on April 1 and will end at 7.41 am on April 2.

Purnima Tithi Begins - 07:06 AM on Apr 01, 2026

Purnima Tithi Ends - 07:41 AM on Apr 02, 2026

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Hanuman Jayanti fasting rules

On the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, devotees follow these Hanuman Jayanti fasting rules:

Start the fast early in the morning after taking a bath and cleaning the puja area.

Take a sankalp (vow) to observe the fast with devotion to Lord Hanuman.

Keep a strict fast (nirjala) or consume only fruits and milk (phalahar), depending on your capacity.

Avoid eating salt, grains, onion, garlic, and non-vegetarian food.

Wear clean or red/orange clothes, as these are associated with Lord Hanuman.

Offer Sindoor, jasmine oil, red flowers, and betel leaves to Lord Hanuman.

Chant Hanuman Chalisa, Bajrang Baan, or Sundar Kand during the day.

Maintain celibacy and purity in thoughts and actions during the fast.

Visit a Hanuman temple or perform puja at home.

Break the fast after sunset or after completing the puja rituals, usually with simple satvik food.

Donate food, clothes, or money to the needy as part of the ritual.

Avoid anger, lies, and negative behavior; stay calm and devotional throughout the day.

Hanuman Jayantu Puja Rituals

On Hanuman Jayanti, devotees worship Lord Hanuman by offering sindoor or a red cloth, along with flowers such as marigolds and roses. Prasad like ladoos, bananas, and halwa is also offered to the deity.

As Lord Hanuman is believed to have been born early in the morning, devotees start their day before sunrise, take a holy bath, and offer prayers. Many also visit nearby temples, where celebrations include bhajans and langar, serving free vegetarian meals.

Some devotees choose to perform the puja at home by bathing Lord Hanuman’s idol with sacred Ganga water. They offer jasmine oil and chant the Hanuman Chalisa, Bajrang Baan, and Hanuman Ashtak with deep devotion.

Hanuman Jayanti significance

Hanuman Jayanti is one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Hanuman Jayanti is observed on the Purnima tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra and marks the birth anniversary of Hanuman ji. Devotees celebrate Hanuman Jayanti with great enthusiasm and devotion across the country.

According to Hindu beliefs, Lord Hanuman was born to Anjani and Kesari during the Treta Yuga, the same era when Lord Shri Ram took birth on earth. On Hanuman Jayanti, devotees also remember him as Pawan Putra, the son of the wind god, and as an incarnation of Lord Shiva, often referred to as Rudra Avatar.

Hanuman Jayanti also highlights his childhood stories and divine powers. Mata Anjani lovingly called him “Sundar,” which is believed to be the reason why Rishi Valmiki named a chapter of the Ramayana as Sundar Kand. From a young age, Hanuman ji displayed extraordinary strength and abilities. One of the most popular tales associated with Hanuman Jayanti recalls how he mistook the Sun for a fruit and swallowed it, causing darkness across the universe. To restore balance, Lord Indra struck him with his Vajra, injuring his chin.

Hanuman Jayanti Mantras

Om Anjani Sutaye Namah..!!

Om Ham Hanumate Namah..!!

Om Hanumate Rudratmakaye Namah..!!

Om Anjaneyay Vidmahe Vayuputraya Dhimahi, Tanno Hanumant Prachodayat..!!